Why did anaconda wipe out Windows Partitions during dual boot installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7?

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Issue

  • Trying to set up dual boot in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0 with Windows 8.
  • Have installed Windows 8 and left sufficient space for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0
  • Selecting Automatic Partitioning, caused wiping out of the installed Windows 8 partitions, how can one avoid that?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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